A good workplace always starts with thoughtful planning. An open space is not simply about lining up desks and chairs in a large room. It should promote comfort, concentration, and the well-being of your employees. A well-designed space improves productivity, reduces fatigue, and strengthens collaboration between team members.
What is an Open Space?
An open space is a shared work environment without fixed walls or partitions between workstations. Individual offices are replaced by workstations arranged in a large open area, encouraging interaction, communication, and flexibility.
However, in this type of layout, every square meter counts. Optimizing space therefore becomes a key challenge in order to ensure comfort, organization, and productivity at the same time.
It is therefore essential to choose functional, ergonomic, and modular furniture that adapts to employees’ needs while structuring the space efficiently.
Choosing the Right Furniture
Desks Designed for Everyone
The Winea Startup 2.0 desk is ideal for designing a modern open space. Thanks to its sit-stand function, it perfectly adapts to each employee’s needs. Adjustable in height from 65 to 130 cm, it allows users to alternate between sitting and standing positions, improving comfort, posture, and overall health on a daily basis.
Ergonomic Chairs for Greater Well-Being
Good ergonomics also start with high-quality seating. The Trend Office to-sync work chair is perfectly suited for open space environments, as it combines comfort, flexibility, and durability in a compact design that integrates easily into shared workspaces. Height-adjustable, equipped with armrests, and featuring an adjustable backrest (fixed or dynamic), it adapts to different body types and provides excellent support throughout the day. This helps reduce fatigue and promotes a healthy posture, even during prolonged use.
The Importance of Storage
A tidy workspace is more efficient and more pleasant. Proper storage also helps create a sense of calm and comfort. In an open space, it is ideal to combine:
- Small shelves or mobile pedestals under each desk (Caisson Hund Möbelwerke) for personal storage
- One or two large shared storage units (Armoire à rideau Wini 3HR1000), useful both for storage and for structuring the space. They can also serve as light visual dividers between work areas without disrupting the open-space concept.
Lighting
Good lighting is essential in any workspace. Natural light should be prioritized whenever possible, as it improves concentration and well-being. When natural light is insufficient, it is important to complement it with appropriate artificial lighting: desk lamps, pendant lights, or indirect lighting to prevent eye strain.
Proper Furniture Placement
The layout should allow each employee to work in a comfortable position. Desks must be adjusted to the correct height, screens placed at eye level, and circulation areas wide enough to facilitate movement. A well-designed layout also helps protect physical health by reducing muscle tension, musculoskeletal disorders, and fatigue caused by poor posture.
Decoration
Decorative elements play an important role in the overall atmosphere. Plants, for example, bring life, color, and a sense of well-being into the office. They also help improve air quality and make the workspace more welcoming.